This one changed the way Maker’s Mark think of bourbon, all because one man changed the way he thought about making it. Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. Never bitter or sharp, Maker’s Mark® is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon that’s easy to drink. To ensure consistency, they rotate every barrel by hand and age the bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker’s® is still hand-dipped in their signature red wax at the Maker’s Mark distillery in Loretto, Ky., just like Bill, Sr., would have wanted.